Trusted Computing

Unveiling Security: A Comparative Analysis of TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a crucial hardware-based security feature that plays a key role in securing computing platforms. TPM comes in different versions, with TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0 being two significant iterations. In this comparison, we’ll explore the differences between TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0, focusing on security, performance, and compatibility. TPM Evolution History 1999-2000: Inception The concept of a hardware-based security module for computers was first proposed in the late 1990s.